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Ian Newnham

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Your pet has an allergic reaction: What is it and what can I do?
Lifestyle

Your pet has an allergic reaction: What is it and what can I do?

Your pet has an allergic reaction: What is it and what can I do?

Has your pet ever suffered from an allergic reaction? Ian shares his advice on what to do if it ever happens to your furry friend...
Give your best friend the right nutrition
Lifestyle

Give your best friend the right nutrition

Give your best friend the right nutrition

Are you giving your pet the best nutrition and care? As dogs age their dietary needs become highly specific, so give your dog the best health possible...
We’ve saved the whales… But what about our friends closer to home?
Opinion

We’ve saved the whales… But what about our friends closer to home?

We’ve saved the whales… But what about our friends closer to home?

While Australia has scored a victory in battling Japanese whalers to stop whaling in international waters, we are forgetting about our own precious sea-life... Ian Newnham explains.
Whose child is it really?
Relationships

Whose child is it really?

Whose child is it really?

Advertisers are manipulating our grandchildren from ages as young as three. How do we stop this? Who's principals and values will they grow up having?
The fight against ageism…
Lifestyle

The fight against ageism…

The fight against ageism…

Ian discusses his views on ageism in society. Is it real? Is it hindering our ability to be the pillars of society we are? How can we stop it?
Could nuclear power save us from the climate change crisis?
Opinion

Could nuclear power save us from the climate change crisis?

Could nuclear power save us from the climate change crisis?

The climate change debate is important to all Australians... But, are we too focussed on the blame and not focussed enough on the solution?
Finding the heart of our country… My first visit to Kakadu
Opinion

Finding the heart of our country… My first visit to Kakadu

Finding the heart of our country… My first visit to Kakadu

When Ian visited Kakadu, he expected to see beautiful landscapes. But instead, he met beautiful people. This is his story about the painter.
Australian government, you’ve forgotten about the basic economic principles
Opinion

Australian government, you’ve forgotten about the basic economic principles

Australian government, you’ve forgotten about the basic economic principles

The Australian parliament and government have forgotten about the basic economic principals... This is why the Australian economy is struggling.

About Ian Newnham

Ian S. Newnham was born in Melbourne during the second world war. After a long career in the Construction Equipment Distribution business he now resides in Ballarat Victoria. Travels all over the country with stints in most states has seen Ian absorb a lot of the Australian issues and has given him a long and passionate interest in what is happening and how we can generate the enthusiasm for the hard yards that are vital for our continued security.